Guinea's election chief warned of pressure
Minister Djenabou Touré urged Mohamed Aly Condé to prioritize Guinea's interests over political or personal demands.
Djenabou Touré, Guinea's Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, officially installed Mohamed Aly Condé as the new Director General of Elections on Friday, November 13, 2026. Condé faces the significant task of organizing upcoming senatorial and regional elections by the end of the year, as well as supplementary elections in 2027.
Minister Touré cautioned Condé about the intense daily pressures he will encounter from candidates, authorities, and the public, often fueled by misinformation. She stressed the importance of adhering strictly to the law and regulations, advising him to listen to all advice but ultimately do what is right and good for Guinea, not for individual candidates or herself.
Touré also emphasized the need for close collaboration with the Deputy Director General and other stakeholders, including the press and civil society, to ensure professional and impartial electoral operations. Condé, formerly a legal advisor to the institution, pledged to uphold impartiality and continue the work to consolidate Guinea's institutional framework.
Why it mattersThe new Director General of Elections must navigate internal and external pressures to ensure fair elections for Guinea.